Building the 8' Star Destroyer (superstructures done)

[Scratchy]

Re: Building the 8' Star Destroyer (portside primered, lots of pics)

Working on a repair job for the original, would be like winning the Modellers-Lottery for me!

 

[Whiskey]

Re: Building the 8' Star Destroyer (portside primered, lots of pics)

Were these pics taken after the 8' SD and the 5' Xwing got misplaced and damaged while being transported from one exhibit to another?
I heard the damage to the SD after it was finally found again was big.

Tim

I'll ask where its at now. He may not know because he's in the modelshop.

I've been begging to visit the archive. All I know, is if I ever get to visit, I'm bringing a camera, caliper, tape measure, and gallons of RTV!!!:love

 

[MonsieurTox]

Re: Building the 8' Star Destroyer (portside primered, lots of pics)

Wow thanks JP for those pics !
Yes if he has more, I would love to see them, of course !

I know she was in South America last year, I dont know if she's back to the Archives.

Your friend is a very lucky guy ! Thanks for sharing those pics with us. love

 

[SurfingDoc]

Re: Building the 8' Star Destroyer (portside primered, lots of pics)

Awesome pics. I'm sure they are very careful but I wold be so nervous of accidently knocking the ISD on a stilt over...

 

[Whiskey]

Re: Building the 8' Star Destroyer (portside primered, lots of pics)

Sorry Julien if im getting a little off track here.


From my buddy at Kerner, I'd like to call this segment of the thread:

Jealous much?:love

 

[MonsieurTox]

Re: Building the 8' Star Destroyer (portside primered, lots of pics)

Sorry Julien if im getting a little off track here.


From my buddy at Kerner, I'd like to call this segment of the thread:

Jealous much?:love

Very cool, I had the chance to see those 3 models twice, probably after the restoration I guess ! Those are not worth the ISD though.

 

[Whiskey]

Re: Building the 8' Star Destroyer (portside primered, lots of pics)

Very cool, I had the chance to see those 3 models twice, probably after the restoration I guess ! Those are not worth the ISD though.

Oh I agree! The ISD is a piece of art, but I did get permission to visit for a tour at Kerner. I think they may still be there.

 

[MonsieurTox]

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Good question! I think he was worried about all us 16-year old blokes from N.Ireland going over to France and stealing your beautiful ladies off the Frenchmen! LOL
I'm making a note of your chat-up lines, just in case I bump into Vanessa Paradis the next time I'm in France :love

Well I think she's already with a pirate... :lol

Yep, but it might be too direct to start out with in the typical Parisian night club? :$
Maybe "Voulez-vous prendre un Bacardi-Breezer?" 5 or 6 of those later, and the answer to "Voulez-vous couchez avec moi ce soir?" might be more successful! :lol

Very true John, that would work well ! If she wants a drink of course...

I'd be glad to help you out there mate... I've got loads of floorspace a la Maison de Stormtrooper....just give me the word and I'll be over in a van with a 'Fistful of Euros' :angel
And we can practice some of those French 'chat-up lines' at the local hot-spots? Maybe I'll return home with une petite Francais mademoiselle to go along with the greatest Studio Scale model I've ever seen! :love

You have more chance to return with a petite mademoiselle than with my model John ! :lol But you'll get more chance with the girl if you come with a Mercedes, Porsche or Ferrari... A van is not really attractive for your girls ! :lol

Well Ive been spending a full week, working 12-14 hours a day for almost nothing to show lol

Ive scribbed the hero side, cut and glued the little styrene chips all over the hero side and found some more parts to glue on the shelves. The hero side is about 98% finished now but Im still looking for a few parts that I cant find due to the lack of reference...

Thanks for looking and sorry for the color of the pics, I had 2 temperatures of color in the room...

 

[krusinclone]

Re: Building the 8' Star Destroyer (portside primered, lots of pics)

Great work. You amaze me with each update.

 

[Scratchy]

Re: Building the 8' Star Destroyer (portside primered, lots of pics)

Outstanding, the detailing is over the top! So how many kits went into this so far, did you happen to make a kit list?

Do you have any pics of the Starboard side?

 

[propologist]

Re: Building the 8' Star Destroyer (portside primered, lots of pics)

he must have auto-ship on glue and styrene

 

[SurfingDoc]

Re: Building the 8' Star Destroyer (portside primered, lots of pics)

This thing is so sick!

 

[vaderdarth]

Re: Building the 8' Star Destroyer (portside primered, lots of pics)

pretty. So jealous!!!!

 

[Harish]

Re: Building the 8' Star Destroyer (portside primered, lots of pics)

Greatest Studio Scale build of all times!!! The time, money and effort is astonishing! All original kits right? You're not using any castings????

 

[Gort]

Re: Building the 8' Star Destroyer (portside primered, lots of pics)

Wow Julien. You've really kicked the bar so high on this one its out of sight! - just a joy to watch

I'm just amazed that you will have the space to display this once its done.

N

 

[stonky]

Re: Building the 8' Star Destroyer (portside primered, lots of pics)

I have no words, this is just incredible.

 

[IEDBOUNTYHUNTER]

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Tox, is one crazy French man. this is so cool. its going to be crazy to see this finished. i cant wait.

 

[Plane Crazy]

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I think my head might explode from the sheer awesomeness of this build!!

Thanks again for sharing...

 

[ckwanwoo]

Re: Building the 8' Star Destroyer (portside primered, lots of pics)

Hi Juilen,

Absoultely, anything for SS model can't be compared to your ISD...:thumbsup

thanks Eric.

 

[Junk Pilot]

Re: Building the 8' Star Destroyer (portside primered, lots of pics)

Ah...he'll never finish it.

M.T. I'll buy it off you cheap.


Seriously though, I can't help but wonder how you can do so much work on this while having a family and a Day job, unless you're filthy rich. We are all so envious of you as you are doing what every one else dreams of doing.